Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
silvarum
ID:
616430

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 53 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615762



Common Names

  • Silvarum Columnea
  • Silver Columnea
  • Silver Jewel Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Dalbergaria silvarum (C.V.Morton) Wiehler [unknown]

Description

Columnea silvarum (also called Silver Columnea, among many other common names) is a tropical epiphytic shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It has small, ovate leaves and bright red flowers. It is found in tropical forests, often growing on tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Columnea silvarum is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Columnea silvarum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Columnea silvarum can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Columnea silvarum

Columnea silvarum is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Columnea silvarum FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Columnea silvarum?

Columnea silvarum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Columnea silvarum?

Columnea silvarum prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Columnea silvarum?

Columnea silvarum prefers a well-draining, peat-based soil.

Species in the Columnea genus

Columnea albiflora, Columnea aliena, Columnea allenii, Columnea ambigua, Columnea ampliata, Columnea angustata, Columnea anisophylla, Columnea antiocana, Columnea argentea, Columnea arguta, Columnea asteroloma, Columnea atahualpae, Columnea aurantia, Columnea aurea, Columnea bilabiata, Columnea billbergiana, Columnea brenneri, Columnea brevipila, Columnea byrsina, Columnea calotricha, Columnea canarina, Columnea capillosa, Columnea cerropirrana, Columnea chiricana, Columnea chrysotricha, Columnea ciliata, Columnea citriflora, Columnea cobana, Columnea colombiana, Columnea consanguinea, Columnea coronata, Columnea coronocrypta, Columnea crassa, Columnea crassicaulis, Columnea crassifolia, Columnea cruenta, Columnea cuspidata, Columnea dictyophylla, Columnea dimidiata, Columnea dissimilis, Columnea domingensis, Columnea dressleri, Columnea eburnea, Columnea elongatifolia, Columnea ericae, Columnea erythrophaea, Columnea erythrophylla, Columnea eubracteata, Columnea fawcettii, Columnea fernandezii,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

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